Tempe Dive Bars

Tempe, AZ, is home to the nation’s largest university, Arizona State University (Go, Sun Devils). Despite such a large college population, the dive bar fans know there’s more to the city than frat parties and game day crowds. Between Mill Avenue and hidden corners near Apache Boulevard, the Tempe dive bars offer a solid lineup of bars that keep things gritty, cheap, and genuine. These aren’t dressed-up lounges. They’re the kind of places where regulars and newcomers blend in fast.

Expect jukeboxes playing something familiar, pool tables getting plenty of use, and drink specials that actually feel like a deal. Tempe’s dive bars don’t try to outshine the trendier spots. They offer something more reliable, like a stool, a story, and a cold drink that doesn’t cost half your paycheck.